Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V052000 Reported February 5, 2008

Tail light bulb replacement

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. · Exterior Lighting · 532 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V052000
Manufacturer Campaign
MC 08-01
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
532
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 5, 2008

Defect Summary

Kawasaki is recalling 532 my 2008 ninja ex250j8f and ex250j8fl motorcycles. the tail light bulb may prematurely fail.

Safety Consequence

Inappropriate lighting could reduce visibility creating the possibility of a crash resulting in injury or death.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the tail light bulb free of charge. the recall began on february 4, 2008. owners may contact kawasaki at 866-802-9381.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. dealer and reference recall ID 08V052000 or campaign MC 08-01.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V052000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V052000?

NHTSA recall 08V052000 was issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. on February 5, 2008. It addresses: Tail light bulb replacement. The recall affects approximately 532 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V052000 or the manufacturer campaign number MC 08-01. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.